Sample 12: Student self-assessment of the learner profile attributes

Grade 5 Exhibition

Central idea:

We have a responsibility as global citizens

to inquire and take action

Profile Trait

Inquirer

Thinker

Communicator

Risk-taker

Primary Years Programme

Exceeded Expectations

Met Expectations

Showed genuine curiosity

and enjoyed the learning
process
Engaged actively during
the entire inquiry journey
Came to own unique
conclusions based on
research
Used a variety of
appropriate research
methods related to
purpose
Actively made own
decisions
Organized and
synthesized information
Used print and non-print
resources effectively to
gather and interpret
information
Discussed ideas with a
variety of people
Presented findings in a
persuasive and engaging
manner using a variety of
appropriate media forms
Stretched beyond
comfort-zone if
necessary
Passionately defended
own conclusions
Presented findings
clearly and confidently

Participated willingly
in the learning process
Showed awareness,
and completed most
parts of the inquiry
Came to some
conclusions and
solutions
Used a variety of
research methods
Made effective
decisions with support
Organized information
according to purpose

Used print and nonprint media to gather

information
Discussed ideas with
mentor, parents, and
teachers
Presented findings in
an effective manner
using several media
forms
Explored new
situations with
confidence
Defended project
Presented findings
clearly without undue
anxiety

Worked towards
expectations
Attempted to engage in
the learning process
Completed some aspects
of the inquiry
Related known
information about the
topic
Used some research
methods
Participated in decisionmaking
Gathered information

Used mostly print

resources to gather
information
Shared ideas with
mentor
Presented findings

Tried something new

Could explain project
outcomes
Presented project with
some coherence

Sample 12: Student self-assessment of the learner profile attributes

Knowledgeable

Principled

Caring

Open-minded

Well-balanced

Reflective

Built on known
information about topic
Integrated new
knowledge into the
existing base
Accurately answered
most questions

Used known
information about
topic
Learned something
new about topic
Answered some
questions

Had some awareness of

previous knowledge
Gathered some new
information
Could present
rehearsed information

Used own ideas

Project is unique in some
way
All sources cited in
appropriate bibliographic
format
Worked collaboratively
with others as a learner
and as a supporter
Effectively met
deadlines and
responsibilities
Effective and meaningful
action plan
Integrated and
acknowledged different
perspectives in
conclusions
Respected and utilized
input of others, as
appropriate
Broadened own horizons
through broad-based
research
Used and extended range
of skills and talents
Completed tasks
efficiently and had time
for extension
Enthusiastic about
project

Used own words

Project is original in
some way
Cited main sources in
bibliographic format

Relied on words and

ideas of others
Project modelled upon
others
Acknowledged some
sources
Worked with others
Attempted to fulfill
some of the project
criteria
Action plan developed

Was thoughtful about

project and made
changes accordingly
Evaluated opinion of
others
Identified and met goals
Built on own strengths

Worked cooperatively
with others
Met most deadlines
and responsibilities
Action plan could bring
improvement

Considered a variety
of perspectives
Respected input of
others
Used new and varied
information from
different sources

Aware that other

perspectives exist
Listened to input of
others
Used several resources

Used a range of skills

and talents
Worked
conscientiously
Paced well throughout
project
Enjoyed parts of the
project
Showed
thoughtfulness in
completing project
Considered opinion of
others
Identified goals
Used strengths

Demonstrated a skill or
talent
Completed parts of the
project

Listened to opinion of
others
Was aware of own
strengths and
weaknesses

Learner Profile Exhibition Rubric

Primary Years Programme